Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Operations & Installation Guide
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON Regulatory Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G have been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Contents Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitter 200/400: DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Applications...............................................................................
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitter 200/400: DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Introduction The DM-TX-200-2G and the DM-TX-400-3G are DM® CAT transmitters and switchers that install in a double-gang or a triple-gang electrical box (respectively) to provide a convenient interface for computers and high-definition AV sources as part of a complete DigitalMedia™ system.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Features and Functions (Continued) • • • • • • • • Provides onboard auto-switching capability Includes USB HID (human interface device) keyboard/mouse port Affords single-wire connection to a DM-RMC-100 or DM-MD switcher (both sold separately) Detects and reports detailed video and audio input information Performs automatic AV signal format management via EDID Enables device control via CEC Easy setup and diagnostics tools via softwa
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Keyboard/Mouse Extender When connected to a DM-MD series switcher, the DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G function as keyboard/mouse extenders, allowing a USB HID (Human Interface Device) compliant keyboard and/or mouse at the podium or conference table to control a computer or other host device located at the central equipment rack.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Applications The following diagram shows a DM-TX-200-2G and a DM-TX-400-3G in a typical application. DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G in a Typical Application 4 • Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters: DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Specifications Specifications for the DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G are listed in the following table.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Video Input Resolutions (Continued) HDMI & DVI, Interlaced 720 x 480 @ 30 Hz (480i) 720 x 576 @ 25 Hz (576i) 1920 x 1080 @ 25 Hz (1080i25) 1920 x 1080 @ 30 Hz (1080i30) plus any other resolution allowed by HDMI up to 165 MHz pixel clock RGB 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz 720 x 480 @ 60 Hz (480p) 720 x 576 @ 50 Hz (576p) 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz 848 x 480 @ 60 Hz 1024 x 76
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Audio Switcher DM-TX-200-2G 2x1 combination digital/analog switch DM-TX-400-3G 4x1 combination digital/analog switch, limited audio breakaway Input Signal Types HDMI, DisplayPort Multimode1, S/PDIF 3 coaxial , analog stereo Output Signal Type DM CAT Formats HDMI Dolby® Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS®, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, Up to 8ch PCM SPDIF3 Dol
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Enclosure (continued) Flush Wall Mount DM-TX-200-2G 2-gang mountable in a standard electrical box (2 1/2 inch (64 mm) deep minimum); Requires decorator style faceplate (not included) DM-TX-400-3G 3-gang mountable in a standard electrical box (2 1/2 inch (64 mm) deep minimum); Requires decorator style faceplate (not included) Dimensions DM-TX-200-2G He
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters 2. The RGB input can accept component, composite, and S-video signals via direct interface to Crestron MPS Series products, or through an appropriate adapter (not included). Input sync detection is not provided for composite or S-video signal types through the RGB connection. 3. DM-TX-400-3G only.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G DM-TX-400-3G Physical View 10 • Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters: DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters DM-TX-200-2G Overall Dimensions (Front, Right & Rear Views) 2.53 in (64 mm) 3.50 in (89 mm) 1 2 3 0.34 in (9 mm) 4 5 2.00 in (51 mm) 11 4.12 in (105 mm) 6 7 8 9 10 3.37 in (86 mm) 12 13 14 2.63 (67 mm) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G DM-TX-400-3G Overall Dimensions (Front, Right & Rear Views) 2.53 in (64 mm) 5.30 in (135 mm) 1 2 0.34 in (9 mm) 3 4 15 2.00 in (51 mm) 16 17 5 18 6 4.12 in (102 mm) 11 19 7 20 8 12 9 10 5.18 in (132 mm) 13 14 2.63 in (67 mm) 12 • Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters: DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Connectors, Controls & Indicators # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS & INDICATORS 1 PWR LED 2 RESET (1) Miniature recessed push button for hardware reset 3 HDMI LED (1) Green LED, indicates HDMI input is selected 4 HDMI IN 5 AUDIO IN (1) 3.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) 1. 2. # CONNECTORS, CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 13 M (1) DM CAT output composed of (8) captive screw terminals with (1) grounded strain relief; Connects to DM CAT input of a DM switcher, receiver/room controller or other DM device 5 via the yellow “M” cable of DM-CBL cable ; Uses the 568-B wiring standard.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G 3. 4. Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters A grounding lead is provided for connection to earth ground (building steel). This ground connection is recommended to provide a common ground reference for signals provided to the DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G, and to reduce the incidence of possible damage to the unit from static discharge. Refer to the following table for the G B A 24 connector pinouts. G B A 24 PIN # 5. 6. 7.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Setup Network Wiring When wiring the DM network, consider the following: NOTE: DMNet wiring and Cresnet® wiring are not compatible. • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Auto-Detect Switching The DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G can transmit a single audio and video source from a variety of inputs to the DM-CAT output. By default, the DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G will auto-detect the highest priority active audio and video signal and route them to the DM-CAT output.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Installation To prevent overheating, do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the environmental temperature range listed in the table of specifications. To install the DM-TX-200-2G or DM-TX-400-3G, the following tools and accessories are required: • DM-CBL DigitalMedia Cable (sold separately). Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 16.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters “D” Cable (Cutting the Spline) Cut Spline to Here Cut Spline To Here 6. Neatly wrap the twisted braid around the foil shield as shown in the following illustration. Only the silver side of foil shield is conductive. NOTE: Braid should wind neatly around foil shield. Loose braid may cause shorts. “D” Cable (Wrapping the Twisted Braid) 7.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Clamping the Cable to the Unit 9. Strip the outer jacket of the yellow “M” cable 2 inches (51 mm) from end. 10. Strip the insulation from the ends of each wire, exposing approximately 3/16 inch (5 mm) of bare copper. 11. Using a miniature flat head screwdriver (not supplied), make the connections as specified, using the labels on the unit as a guide. a.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters D Terminal Block c. Insert the twisted pairs of the yellow, unshielded cable into the M terminal block and tighten each screw base. Use the 568-B wiring standard. M Terminal Block 12. Remove the pre-cut insulation from the grounding wire and connect it to the electrical box or a ground wire in the electrical box (the electrical box must be earth grounded). 13.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G DM-TX-200-2G in a 2-Gang Box (Exploded View) 2-Gang Wall Box (Not Supplied) M Cable D Cable Ground Wire Screws (4) #06-32 x 3/4", Truss Combo Head (2009211) Wall Plate with Hardware (Not Supplied) Data/Control Cable Assy, DM-TX-200-2G Module (6503588 or 6504687) 22 • Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters: DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters DM-TX-400-3G in a 3-Gang Box (Exploded View) Hardware Hookup Connect the Device Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 16 before attaching the DMNet Cable. Apply power after all connections have been made. When making connections to the DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G, use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Hardware Connections for the DM-TX-200-2G AUDIO IN: Stereo Line-Level Audio Input HDMI IN: Digital Video/ Audio Input Ground USB HID: Mouse/Keyboard Input PC IN: RGB (VGA) or Component (Y, Pb,Pr) Video Input G B A 24: To DMNet Port of Switcher, Receiver or Other DM Device D: To Video Data (D) Port of Switcher, Receiver or Other DM Device M: To Data Management (M) Port of Switcher, Receiver or Other DM Device 24 • Wall Plate Dig
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Hardware Connections for the DM-TX-400-3G AUDIO IN: Stereo Line-Level Audio Input HDMI IN: Digital Video/ Audio Input SPDIF: Coaxial Digital Audio Input Y, Pb, Pr: Component Video Input VID: Composite Video Input USB HID: Mouse/Keyboard Input PC IN: RGB (VGA) or Component (Y, Pb, Pr) Video Input Ground L R: Unbalanced Stereo Line-Level Audio Input D: To Video Data (D) Port of Switcher, Receiver or Other DM Device G B A 24: To
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Programming Software Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron Web site. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at www.crestron.com/support. First-time users will need to establish a user account.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Locating the DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G in the Device Library The system tree of the control system displays the DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G in the appropriate slot with a default IP ID as shown in the following illustrations. In the first example, the DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G is used with the DMC-CAT input card in a DM-MD8X8 switcher (both sold separately).
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters 3. Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” dialog box and change the IP ID as shown in the following figure (DM-TX-200-2G shown). “Device Settings: Crestron DM-TX-200-2G” Dialog Box NOTE: The ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program must match the IP ID of each unit. Refer to “Identity Code” on page 16.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example, firmware) can be transferred to the control system (and/or device).
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G USB Communication via DM Switcher PC Running Crestron Toolbox DM Switcher DMNet USB DM-TX-200-2G or DM-TX-400-3G To establish USB communication between the PC and the DM-TX-200-2G or DM-TX-400-3G via a DM switcher: Via DM-RMC-100 1. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the expected communication protocol (USB).
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Firmware Firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers or from Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron Web site as new features are developed after product releases. For details on upgrading, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. Check the Crestron Web site to find the latest firmware.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G IP Configuration If the DM-TX-200-2G or DM-TX-400-3G is used in a standalone configuration (i.e., without a DM switcher), use Crestron Toolbox to create the IP table entry for the DM-TX-200-2G or DM-TX-400-3G. NOTE: If the DM-TX-200-2G or DM-TX-400-3G is connected directly to a DM switcher, the IP table entry for the DM-TX-200-2G or DM-TX-400-3G is created automatically. 1.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. DM-TX-200-2G and DM-TX-400-3G Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Device is not communicating with the network. Use Crestron Toolbox to poll the network. Verify network connection to the device.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Check Network Wiring Use the Right Wire In order to ensure optimum performance over the full range of your installation topology, Crestron Certified Wire and only Crestron Certified Wire may be used. Failure to do so may incur additional charges if support is required to identify performance deficiencies because of using improper wire. Calculate Power CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Reference Documents The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron Web site. List of Related Reference Documents DOCUMENT TITLE Crestron DigitalMedia Design Guide (www.crestron.com/dmresources) Crestron DigitalMedia Switchers Operations Guide (www.crestron.
Wall Plate DigitalMedia™ CAT Transmitters Crestron DM-TX-200-2G/400-3G Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON dealer. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
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